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Hanging Tree

John Waite

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Hanging Tree by John Waite in the key of C

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1990s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
John Waite - Hanging Tree

Intro
Cm D# Cm D# Cm D# G# Cm

Verse
Yeah CmI Rode With The James GaD#ng
When CmI Was Just NinetD#een
The Price CmOn My Head WasD# Legend
Yeah G#Such Was My NotorietCmy
They CmCall Me Silver DollaD#r
Silver CmDollar That Was D#Me
Painted CmFaces In TheD# Moonshine
G#Sometimes I'd Ride For FCmree
Silver G#Dollar That Was MCme

Verse 2
Me And CmJesus And ColumbusD#​
And A CmGood Wells Fargo SpyD#​
CmDoomed And Cold We'dD# Dream Alone
In A G#Rooming House Of LCmies
And The G#Sermon Was A LCmie

Bridge
But FmJudas Wore A Levi G#Coat
Had D#Hungry Mouths To FGeed
My FmSpurs And Boot Heels Touched The G#Stars
And D#Once More I Was FA#ree
FmMy Spurs And Boot Heels CmTouched The Stars
And G#Once More I Was FCmree

Solo
Cm D# Cm D# Cm D# G# Cm

Verse 3
Yeah CmI Rode With The James Gang D#​
When CmI Was Just Nineteen D#​
Navy CmCoats And Compass PonieD#s
Took Me G#Straight To The Hanging TCmree
G#Once More I Was FCmree
G#Once More I Was FCmree
Also available in: F#m (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Hanging Tree?

The chords for Hanging Tree are: Cm, D#, G#, Fm, G, A#

What is the original key of Hanging Tree?

The original key is F#m.

What is the difficulty of playing Hanging Tree?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Hanging Tree in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Hanging Tree be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Hanging Tree on ukulele?

Chord Hanging Tree can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Hanging Tree?

Hanging Tree uses 6 chords: Cm, D#, G#, Fm, G, A#

What is the easiest way to play Hanging Tree?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Hanging Tree released in?

Hanging Tree was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Hanging Tree?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Hanging Tree to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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